Star Passing

Players stand in a five-point star and pass across, following their pass, to sharpen passing and communication.

๐Ÿ€ Basketball๐Ÿ“ถ Beginnerโฑ 6 min๐Ÿ‘ฅ 5+ players๐ŸŽ’ 1โ€“2 ballsPassingWarm-up

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Setup

Five lines arranged as the points of a star, about 4โ€“5 metres apart.

How it works

  1. 1Pass to the line that is two spots away (across the star).
  2. 2Follow your pass to the back of that line.
  3. 3Call the receiver's name before passing.
  4. 4Add a second ball once the group is comfortable.

Coaching points

  • โœ”Step into every pass.
  • โœ”Target hands โ€” chest-high, crisp passes.

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